About This Trip
This 9-day tour offers a unique way to celebrate your New Year 2026 in Egypt. Begin your vacation in Cairo, where the Great Pyramid of Giza stands majestically. After exploring the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum during the day, you can ring in the New Year with a firework display against the backdrop of the pyramids. Continue your trip with a Nile Cruise tour from Aswan to Luxor. Beyond discovering the river's ancient temples and ruins, the cruise ship may also have some parties and performances during this period. Finally, immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Sharm El Sheikh, with its sun-soaked beaches and vibrant coral reefs.
Itinerary Summary
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- 1 - 2Cairo
- 3 - 6Nile Cruise
- 7 - 8Sharm El Sheikh
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival, Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, a private car will drive you to your hotel. Just have a rest to better enjoy your New Year vacation. Sure, you can also take a stroll out at will.
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Day 2: Cairo
Today, your tour guide and driver will pick you up for a visit to the incredible Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Great Sphinx. In the afternoon, feast your eyes on vast ancient Egyptian antiquities at the Egyptian Museum, including the Ka-Aper Statue, Tut's Canes, the Seneb Statue, and so on.
As evening approaches, look forward to a spectacular possibility: witnessing the pyramids aglow with a fireworks display, a dazzling celebration to mark the New Year's festivities.
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Day 3: Cairo - Aswan - Nile River Cruise
Take a morning flight to Aswan. After arrival, your guide will meet you and send you to the cruise ship for checking into your cabin.
Then, get off the ship for a guided trip to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Late in the afternoon, sail on the Nile by Egyptian felucca to visit Aswan Botanical Garden located on Kitchener's Island, where you can see exotic plants from the Far East, India, and parts of Africa.
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Day 4: Nile River Cruise, Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
In the early morning, your Nile cruise will start for Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. Later on, continue the cruise to Edfu to visit the Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus), which is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and also used for religious sacrifice activities.
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Day 5: Nile River Cruise, Edfu - Luxor
Sail to Luxor this day. You will take an onshore tour to explore the west bank of the Nile, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The trip includes visiting three tombs of ancient Pharaohs and nobilities at Valley of the Kings, the renovated mortuary temple of the first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, the only remain of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III - Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 6: Luxor - Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh
After breakfast on board, you will start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Continue to Luxor Temple. It was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer-long Avenue of Sphinx. Your private guide will guide you through the histories and stories of these temples.
After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for connecting flights to Cairo and then to Sharm El Sheikh. On arrival, be picked up and transferred to your hotel.
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Day 7: Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day
Time is left for you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Sharm El Sheikh, renowned for its vibrant coral reefs that attract diving enthusiasts from around the globe. Dive into the azure waters through scuba diving or snorkeling, or opt for a tranquil glass-bottom boat trip to witness the underwater wonders. For those seeking adventure, a memorable excursion to climb Mount Sinai awaits, offering spiritual significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.
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Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day
Continue to revel in your Red Sea vacation as the New Year celebrations unfold. Embrace the vibrant festive atmosphere, brimming with special events and joyous moments. A variety of exquisite hotels will host New Year's feasts, complemented by captivating live entertainment and cultural performances. It's a time for celebration, connection, and pure delight.
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Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh - Cairo, Departure
Your Egyptian adventure concludes with a private airport transfer from Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a flight back to Cairo to catch your return journey. Wishing you all the best for the year ahead.
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Optional Activities
- Stepping into the Pyramid's Secret Place
The hidden entrance on the north side of the Great Pyramid allows you to see the interior. Standing inside the pyramid, the solemn atmosphere holds you transfixed, as if the pharaoh's soul still guards his final resting place, silently recounting the grand history of ancient Egypt.
- Sunrise Ballooning (Luxor)
Watch the sun rise over the ancient city of Luxor from aboard a hot air balloon with this experience. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the western shores of the Nile River for refreshments and a safety briefing. Then you'll board your balloon for a 45-minute to one-hour flight, just in time to watch the sunrise. Take a sunrise flight over Luxor in a hot air balloon.
- Snorkeling at Ras Mohammed National Park (Sharm El Sheikh)
A secluded Eden nestled in the Sinai Peninsula, Ras Mohammed National Park unveils the hidden gems of the Red Sea. Snorkel in azure waters to pristine reefs, a rainbow realm teeming with nature's dazzling artwork. Delicious lunch including soft drinks will be served on board.
Accommodation Options
The hotels listed below have been carefully selected based on customer feedback. You can either choose the ones you'd like to stay in or allow our travel experts to recommend options tailored to your specific requirements.
- Top ChoiceSteigenberger Hotel El TahrirAddress: 2 Kasr Al Nile Bridge, Ismailia, Qasr an Nile, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Top ChoiceHyatt Regency Cairo WestAddress: KM 22 Cairo-Alexandria Desert RD Pyramids Heights Business Park, Giza 8655 Egypt
- Hilton Cairo Zamalek ResidencesAddress: 21 Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
- Intercontinental Cairo SemiramisAddress: Nile Corniche, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11511, Egypt
- Top ChoiceMS Blue Shadow IA stay on the M/S Blue Shadow Nile Cruise offers a welcoming and comfortable experience. Guests can relax under the sun, explore the ancient temples of the Pharaohs, and savor freshly prepared traditional cuisine.
- MS Amwaj LivingstoneExperience the Nile River and its rich historical surroundings with the comfort and luxury of the Amwaj Nile Cruise service.
- MS Concerto IIMS Concerto II Nile Cruise Ship is a 5-star vessel designed to provide a comfortable and high-quality cruising experience along the Nile River, traveling between Aswan and Luxor.
- Top ChoiceSavoy Sharm El SheikhAddress: SOHO Square, El-Shaikh Zayed St, Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate 8765302, Egypt
- Movenpick Resort Sharm El SheikhAddress: Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh 6019, Egypt
- Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh ResortAddress: 58, Gardens Bay, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
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